Solar charger?

[Opappy]

[tigerpan]

You can get 20w foldable panel on amazon for 20buck

[hermosabeach]

Do you have a private yard or south facing window?

Not everyone lives in a house that has a yard... you could set it flat in a window if the window got decent sun

https://www.harborfreight.com/100-watt-solar-panel-kit-63585.html

[baih777]

Google solar phone charger.
All kinds for cell phones.

https://www.amazon.com/25000mAh-Hiluckey-Compatible-Smartphones-Waterproof/dp/B07FMFGGNR/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=solar+charger+for+cell+phone&qid=1617409374&sr=8-9

[sonofeugene]

I bought a bottom of the wattage panel and it wouldn’t even charge my iPhone.

What you want, at a minimum, is something like a Goal Zero 1400 and their largest folding panel. Expensive? Sort of. But it will work.

How do you plan on keeping your fridge cold?

[the86d]

I have a 100 watt panel, not on the roof (garage), and the ones on the roof too...

Most solar charge controllers need a battery, but I am not sure about direct connects to a panel... even with a car adapter (12v DC=> 5V DC).

[Opappy]

Many thanks for the suggestions. Definitely helps with the research. So far I’m leaning towards a Blovar power charger bank for phones and rechargeable batteries and such. About $50 and could get a few for home, vehicles, and emergency bags just in case. https://www.amazon.com/BLAVOR-Portab.../dp/B07Q5ZQ6GL

Larger items like fridge/freezer are definitely on the list as Eugene’s son mentioned above. Haven’t figured out power solutions such as gas or propane that would get beyond a few days depending on how much I can store in the casa. Something like the Goal zero 1400 you mentioned is intriguing but keeping it charged for multi day use is another step. Solar panels and battery storage for a generator is probably the way to go. Researching that as well.

[SkyHawk]

Some panels do have built in USB chargers. I use this to power my home built solar generator, but it also has a mini charger built in for small stuff

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CDNFH7M/

They also have a smaller one @ 60W

https://www.amazon.com/ROCKPALS-Portable-Parallel-Kickstand-Upgraded/dp/B08CXP7MZN/

Here is an off brand, may be the same dang thing, for $99 @ 60W

https://www.amazon.com/TogoPower-Portable-Foldable-Battery-Generator/dp/B087TG41Y4/

Get more panel than you think you need, because conditions are rarely optimum to get the max rated panel output. 60W should do great for a couple of phones/tablets in a variety of conditions, and you can also use it to recharge those small power banks so you have some extra juice at night if you need it.

[Opappy]

Skyhawk, I’m interested in some info on your solar generator setup if you can share...

Thanks

[SkyHawk]

Skyhawk, I’m interested in some info on your solar generator setup if you can share...

Thanks

Here is a quick post about it in another thread with a couple of pics.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=25323158#post25323158

I built it to support several 100W HAM radios simultaneously in the field, so it is optimized for DC high current, up to 40A continuous at 12v, but I do have a pure sine inverter to use with it for other emergency AC needs.

PM me if you have any other questions about it

[sonofeugene]

https://www.amazon.com/BLAVOR-Portab.../dp/B07Q5ZQ6GL

I have a Honda 2000 to augment my voltage needs as well as compensate for the lack of sun for my Goal Zero.

[ibanezfoo]

I got this one and it charges my moto G and iPhone at the same time in like 40 mins (maybe more maybe less I didn’t get that accurate with it. I put them all outside and came back after a while and they were 100%)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQXPP17/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07ZQXPP17&pd_rd_w=7Gk0A&pf_rd_p=cbc856ed-1371-4f23-b89d-d3fb30edf66d&pd_rd_wg=DwTxm&pf_rd_r=NX76817A7WJR7NN8D706&pd_rd_r=e246edee-e618-4723-9ad2-08f3e03b19b6&smid=A2AJVA0MHRKANJ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFGWTNXTjdGSkRRVUsmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMzY1NzgzNTEwNDBLVFhVUk5ZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5NzE0NTYxMENWMFkwWDFFRUQ4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[Jeepergeo]

I’m not a gadget guy but looking for something to use when Newscum and Hiden Biden turn out the lights. Any recommendations for a set up to charge smaller items like cell phones, 18650’s, and the like?

Thanks

GoalZero is perfect for the non-gadget person. Costco has periodically been carrying the GoalZero 3000x which includes the 3000x battery/inverter/power center plus a foldable solar panel. You can't beat the Costco price.

GoalZero makes systems smaller than the 3000x as well. You'll probably need more power than you think...

[nine mil thrill]

you can also charge it off your car battery

[sonofeugene]

GoalZero is perfect for tge non-gadget person. Costco has periodically been carrying the GoalZero 3000x which includes the 3000x battery/inverter/power center plus a foldable solar panel. You can't beat the Costco price.

GoalZero makes systems smaller than the 3000x as well. You'll probably need more power than you think...

To be aware, the 3000 is not a 3000 watt supply. It's the same output as the 1400 but with a bigger battery so it lasts longer.